2279 E 500n Rd
Paxton, IL 60957
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,737 sqft (on 1.72 acres)
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,737 sqft
(on 1.72 acres)
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1959
Lot Size
1.72 acres
Living Area
2,737 sqft
Price/Sqft
$114
Parking
1 Car Garage
About this House
Look no further for your dream country retreat! This charming multi-level home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and is nestled on 1.72 acres with an attached garage and pole barn. Enjoy the serenity and beauty of the lush plants and mature trees that provide both privacy and natural splendor. The master suite was added along with vaulted ceiling in family room with wood burning stove. The kitchen was updated in 2001 with new cabinets, granite countertops, and flooring. You also have the option to expand your rural oasis by adding additional acreage.
2279 E 500n Rd, Paxton, IL 60957 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,737 sqft single-family home built in 1959. It last sold for $270,000 on Jan 8, 2025 (1% below the $273,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $312,700, with a rent estimate of $2,916/month.
Home Details for 2279 E 500n Rd
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished,PartialNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Heated Sun Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Storage, Walk In Closet |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2737 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: In UnitRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning Stove, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: Tri-LevelAccessibility: No Disability Access |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltOther Structures: Barn(s)Foundation: Block |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Gravel,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Owned,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
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Year Built Year Built: 1959Year Renovated: 2001 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: MasoniteNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 12141120000300 |
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Price List Price: $273,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Nov 26 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Paxton |
School Information Elementary School: Clara Peterson Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 10Jr High / Middle School: Pbl Junior High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 10High School: Pbl Junior High SchoolHigh School District: 10 |
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Building Area Building Area: 3024 Square Feet |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 1.7218 Acres |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: Conventional |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 12127406Activation Date: Fri Aug 09 2024 |
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MRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes |
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Creg McDonald, (217) 493-8341
Realty Select One
John Gilman, (217) 369-2665
Realty Select One
Bought with: Ramona Harper, GRI,SRES, (217) 841-0068, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12127406
Price History for 2279 E 500n Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 01/08/2025 | $270,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12127406 |
| 11/26/2024 | $273,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12127406 |
| 11/16/2024 | $273,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12127406 |
| 10/09/2024 | $275,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12127406 |
| 09/24/2024 | $279,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12127406 |
| 09/03/2024 | $285,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12127406 |
| 08/09/2024 | $299,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12127406 |
Market trends in Paxton
Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $3,590 |
| Assessment | $45,110 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 2279 E 500n Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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2.85 | Single-Family Home | $302,500 | 08/14/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,710 | |
3.34 | Single-Family Home | $225,400 | 03/16/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,679 | |
3.06 | Single-Family Home | $450,000 | 11/24/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,851 | |
3.36 | Single-Family Home | $235,000 | 08/15/25 | 4 | 2 | 2,049 | |
3.40 | Single-Family Home | $224,000 | 09/17/25 | 4 | 2 | 2,183 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 2279 E 500n Rd.
- Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 370 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageAs both a former Student and Parent of current students, I wouldn't not recommend this district. Nothing has changed. Bullying still continues to happen and nothing Is done about it.Parent Review1y ago - Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High School
- 6-8
- Public
- 286 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThey allowed a teacher and coach with a long history of inappropriate touching behavior to teach kids without supervision for years.Parent Review1y ago - Clara Peterson Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 561 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThey allowed a teacher with a long history of inappropriate touching behavior to teach kids without supervision for years.Parent Review1y ago 
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What Locals Say about Paxton
At least 16 Trulia users voted on each feature.
96 % Say yards are well-kept
92 % Say it's dog friendly
92 % Say parking is easy
92 % Say people would walk alone at night
88 % Say kids play outside
84 % Say it's quiet
77 % Say car is needed
73 % Say neighbors are friendly
71 % Say streets are well-lit
67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
64 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
61 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say there are sidewalks
48 % Say there's wildlife
39 % Say there are community events
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